Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08) - Review Review by David Ross on 09 Jan 2006 Last Updated: 21 Jul 2008 4.5 The Golf GTI came back with a bang in 2005. Powered by a turbocharged 200bhp 2. Latest Volkswagen Golf GTI review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Great performance, fun to drive, easy to live with, iconic badge Expensive compared to some hot hatches and not as quick either New price range: £20,840 - £24,675 Used price range: £5,155 - £14,247 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The Golf GTI came back with a bang in 2005. Powered by a turbocharged 200bhp 2.0T FSI engine, it's smooth, refined and pleasingly quick to drive plus there's a choice of the standard six-speed manual or an optional semi-automatic DSG gearbox. On the road the GTI is simply superb, cornering with accurate precision and providing plenty of surefooted grip. It looks the part too with styling cues and features such as the chequered seat fabric designed to evoke memories of the original model. Stylish, quick and enjoyable to drive, as hot hatches go, the Golf GTI is firmly back on top. Two special editions, the Edition 30 and Pirelli, offer 30bhp more than the standard GTI, along with unique styling touches inside and out. Parkers Ratings Overall 4.5 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 4 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5 Safety 4.5 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 3 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ Comfortable 5 doors (baby seat) Plenty of passenger space. ” 4 out of 5 Des Armstrong , 29 Oct 2012 ... read more “ Good space. Big boot. Very comfortable. If the build quality had been better, the car hadn't been such a dog and the dealer been so poor I would have kept the car as when it was new it was probably... ” 2 out of 5 Mark Futter , 19 Aug 2010 ... read more “ Most practical? The great sized boot and the fact that you've got a car that happily seats 4/5 people and yet goes 140+ mph. It's so great! Fuel economy is fair too - easily achieve 36mpg+ on long... ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 01 May 2009 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08) information pack for only £1.99View 50 used Volkswagen Golf GTIs for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 32 owners' reviews Tweet Other Volkswagen reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Volkswagen Golf GTIs Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 GTI 5d DSG (2006/56) Price £7,495 Save £1,710 Prenton Motor Company Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 GTI 5d DSG (2007/56) Price £7,793 Save £1,572 Evans Halshaw Motorhouse Worksop Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 GTI 3d DSG (2006/06) Price £7,225 Save £1,085 Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Hull East Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 GTI 5d (2008/57) Price £8,645 Save £1,225 Greenoaks Performance Cars
“ Comfortable 5 doors (baby seat) Plenty of passenger space. ” 4 out of 5 Des Armstrong , 29 Oct 2012 ... read more
“ Good space. Big boot. Very comfortable. If the build quality had been better, the car hadn't been such a dog and the dealer been so poor I would have kept the car as when it was new it was probably... ” 2 out of 5 Mark Futter , 19 Aug 2010 ... read more
“ Most practical? The great sized boot and the fact that you've got a car that happily seats 4/5 people and yet goes 140+ mph. It's so great! Fuel economy is fair too - easily achieve 36mpg+ on long... ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 01 May 2009 ... read more
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 GTI 5d DSG (2007/56) Price £7,793 Save £1,572 Evans Halshaw Motorhouse Worksop
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